"Kyle Pitts delivered the best game of his career under the Thursday night lights. His three touchdowns bested his career season average, and his 166 yards marked his first 100-yard outing since his rookie year. Pitts ranks second among tight ends in yards before the weekend slate is played, with a 70-yard lead over third place. The Falcons face a tough offseason decision: bring Pitts back, let him walk, or tag and trade. Lately, Pitts is making that choice even tougher."
"The Falcons set a new franchise record for penalties and are the first team to win after committing 15+ penalties since the 2016 Raiders against the Buccaneers (and before that, the 1944 Sid Luckman-led Chicago Bears). Yes, some of the calls were soft or outright atrocious, but the Falcons earned plenty of their own and had a handful declined. The procedural penalties aren't a bug; they're a feature."
"Cousins has dazzled in all three outings against Todd Bowles' defense. The veteran stood in the pocket and delivered when the heat was on, painting the middle of the field and helping Kyle Pitts realize his full potential. If every game were against Tampa Bay, Atlanta would be more than happy with the deal they gave the quarterback in 2024."
The Falcons upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers while committing a franchise-record number of penalties. Kyle Pitts produced a career-best performance with three touchdowns and 166 yards, his first 100-yard game since his rookie year, prompting difficult offseason decisions about his contract. Kirk Cousins played well against Todd Bowles' defense, delivering under pressure and creating opportunities for Pitts. The team repeatedly showed procedural and sloppy mistakes that reflect coaching issues, yet players rallied from a two-score third-quarter deficit to secure the win. Some calls were soft or atrocious, and the Falcons had several penalties declined, yet the team still managed the victory. If Cousins signs elsewhere, his performance could help Atlanta secure a compensatory draft pick.
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